Model year record

1996 Mazda 626

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 426 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V674000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
1,368,500
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-19
Owners notified
2015-12-17

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Safety risk

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V249000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
213,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-10-08
Owners notified
1999-01-04

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission22294,600 mi
Air bags: frontal3389,900 mi
Unknown or other14
Air bags11196,500 mi
Power train: manual transmission8110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine790,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7138,318 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control6
Engine and engine cooling5
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter589,000 mi
Suspension5
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module485,600 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor4
Fuel/propulsion system4100,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Steering: rack and pinion4
Electrical system3165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Power train3140,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly375,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Tires3
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2138,318 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor238,950 mi
Seats2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1165,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines180,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts1100,000 mi
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Steering1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body1100,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1125,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1103,000 mi
Wheels: multi piece1

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.